Congratulations to the fifth-grade Girl Scouts from Troop No. 4688 at St. Kevin parish, Flushing, who just earned their Bronze Award for collecting donations to benefit The Bridge to Life, a pro-life ministry based in Flushing. It is the third highest award a Girl Scout can earn.
Five cars worth of donations were collected from parish and school families. In addition to supporting a local charity, the girls learned about project management, speech writing, public speaking and creating media tools. (Photo courtesy St. Kevin Church)
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St. Columba Church in Marine Park invites Tablet TALK readers to join the parish family for a free Christmas Concert, Dec. 19 after the 5 p.m. Mass.
Traditional hymns and modern carols will be sung by the parish choir and school of music, under the direction of Charles Gelo, organist and music minister. Attendees are welcome to sing along.
The concert will be dedicated in memory of John Agresto, a beloved parishioner who was active in many parish ministries, and deceased members of the Men’s Club. Call 718-253-0759 or 718-338-6265.
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Prepare your heart for the coming of the Christ Child. Share in the joy as the young people of the religious education program at St. Mary’s Church, Long Island City, reenact the story of the birth of Jesus on Dec. 20 at 10:30 a.m. in church. Call 718-786-0705 or visit www.stmarylic.org.
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The Holy Year of Mercy has begun. Start your personal observance in a special way by heading over to St. Finbar, Bath Beach, for an Advent Evening of Recollection, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m.
The theme is “Merciful Like the Father” in honor of Year of Mercy, and talks will be given in English, Spanish and Italian. A pasta dinner will also be served. For more details, call 718-236-3312.
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Treat yourself to some great Christmas music. St. Agnes, Cobble Hill, continues its Sounds on Sackett Concert Series with a selection of Christmas songs in English, Spanish and French on Dec. 20 starting at 4 p.m. The free performance will feature the vocal talents of Juliana Fazzone and Christian Branch. Call 718-625-1717.
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In celebration of the life of the late Msgr. Peter Zendzian, the parish of St. Matthias, Ridgewood, will hold its first Christmas Concert, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. All are welcome.
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This week’s Tip of the Tablet TALK Top Hat goes to every guest who attended HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services’ dinner at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge last month.
The event raised over $300,000 for New Yorkers overcoming challenges of family crises, addiction, mental illness and poverty. To learn more about HeartShare, visit www.hsvsnyc.org or call 718-422-2302.
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Radio Maria and the Church of St. Mel, Flushing, will present a “Prayer in Song,” a Christmas concert from Italy at St. Mel’s Church Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. The free concert will feature Italian and English Christmas songs performed by Chiara Luppi and Massimo Scattolin. Call 718-886-0201.
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The Filipino devotion, Simbang Gabi – a nine-day series of Masses in anticipation of Christmas and to honor the Blessed Mother – begins Dec. 15 at Ascension Church, Elmhurst. For more details, call 718-335-2626.
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St. Edmund Prep Enjoys Golf and Tennis Outing
Over 150 people enjoyed a great day on the greens when St. Edmund Prep H.S., Sheepshead Bay, held its annual Golf and Tennis Outing at Inwood Country Club this fall. The competition was friendly and many guests won prizes. Major sponsors of the event include Jim Wilkens from Duffy & Duffy PLLC, John Massini from MMI Mechanical and St. Francis College.
Kudos to the faculty and staff, some of whom are pictured at right, who helped to bring the event to fruition. (Photo courtesy St. Edmund Prep)